Interband and plasma excitations in single-walled carbon nanotubes and graphite in inelastic x-ray and electron scattering

2010 ◽  
Vol 81 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Kramberger ◽  
E. Einarsson ◽  
S. Huotari ◽  
T. Thurakitseree ◽  
S. Maruyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Scattering ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Metal Coated Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Composites Application

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 655-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Zeng ◽  
Jennifer Luna ◽  
Y. Bayazitoglu ◽  
Kenneth Wilson ◽  
M. Ashraf Imam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Metal Composite Materials ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This study is considered as a method for producing multifunctional metal composite materials by using Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNTs). In this research, various metals (Ni, Cu, Ag ) were successfully deposited onto the surface of SWNTs. It has been found that homogenous dispersion and dense nucleation sites are the necessary conditions to form uniform coating on SWNTs. Functionalization has been applied to achieve considerable improvement in the dispersion of purified single-walled carbon nanotubes. A three-step electroless plating approach was used and the coating mechanism is described in the paper. The samples were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The application of coated SWNTs in Titanium will be discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals Light-Induced Sulfur Transport inside Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Sedelnikova ◽  
Olga Gurova ◽  
Anna Makarova ◽  
Anastasiya Fedorenko ◽  
Anton Nikolenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Acceptor Interaction ◽  
Local Composition ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Donor Acceptor ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Filling of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and extraction of the encapsulated species from their cavities are perspective treatments for tuning the functional properties of SWCNT-based materials. Here, we have investigated sulfur-modified SWCNTs synthesized by the ampoule method. The morphology and chemical states of carbon and sulfur were analyzed by transmission electron microscopy, Raman scattering, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopies. Successful encapsulation of sulfur inside SWCNTs cavities was demonstrated. The peculiarities of interactions of SWCNTs with encapsulated and external sulfur species were analyzed in details. In particular, the donor–acceptor interaction between encapsulated sulfur and host SWCNT is experimentally demonstrated. The sulfur-filled SWCNTs were continuously irradiated in situ with polychromatic photon beam of high intensity. Comparison of X-ray spectra of the samples before and after the treatment revealed sulfur transport from the interior to the surface of SWCNTs bundles, in particular extraction of sulfur from the SWCNT cavity. These results show that the moderate heating of filled nanotubes could be used to de-encapsulate the guest species tuning the local composition, and hence, the functional properties of SWCNT-based materials.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Cytotoxicity of POSS Modified Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhua Xue ◽  
Hao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Amine Functionalized ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Organic Solutions ◽  
Oligomeric Silsesquioxane ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) decorated with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) were synthesized via the amide linkages between the acid treated SWNTs and amine-functionalized POSS. The successful modification of SWNTs with POSS was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-Vis spectra. The resulting SWNTs-POSS can be dispersed in both water and organic solutions. The biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of the SWNTs and SWNTs-POSS were evaluated by CCK-8 viability assays, which indicated that SWNTs-POSS exhibit very extremely low toxicity. The low toxicity of the POSS modified SWNTs leads to more opportunities for using carbon nanotubes in biomedical fields.

CHARACTERIZATION OF QUANTUM DOTS, SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES AND NICKEL OCTADECYLPHTHALOCYANINE CONJUGATES

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 1250022 ◽  
Author(s):  
SAMSON KHENE ◽  
TEBELLO NYOKONG
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Ultra Violet ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Test Molecule ◽  
Electro Oxidation ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

In this work nickel octadecylphthalocyanine (NiPc(C10H21)8) and cadmium telluride quantum dots (QDs) capped with thioglycolic acid (TGA) are adsorbed on single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) to form NiPc(C10H21)8 -SWCNT-QDs conjugate. X-ray photoelectron, ultra violet/visible and Raman spectroscopies are used to characterize the conjugate. SWCNT, poly- Ni(O)Pc(C10H21)8 , NiPc(C10H21)8 -SWCNT and NiPc(C10H21)8 -SWCNT-QDs complexes are used to modify glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and used for the electro-oxidation of pentachlorophenol as a test molecule. NiPc(C10H21)8 -SWCNT-QDs electrode gave the best detection current for pentachlorophenol.

scholarly journals Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Attenuate Cytotoxic and Oxidative Stress Response of Pb in Human Lung Epithelial (A549) Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8221
Author(s):  
Maqusood Ahamed ◽  
Mohd Javed Akhtar ◽  
M. A. Majeed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Human Lung ◽  
A549 Cells ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Lung Epithelial ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Combined exposure of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and trace metal lead (Pb) in ambient air is unavoidable. Most of the previous studies on the toxicity of SWCNTs and Pb have been conducted individually. There is a scarcity of information on the combined toxicity of SWCNTs and Pb in human cells. This work was designed to explore the combined effects of SWCNTs and Pb in human lung epithelial (A549) cells. SWCNTs were prepared through the plasma-enhanced vapor deposition technique. Prepared SWCNTs were characterized by x-ray diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering. We observed that SWCNTs up to a concentration of 100 µg/mL was safe, while Pb induced dose-dependent (5–100 µg/mL) cytotoxicity in A549 cells. Importantly, cytotoxicity, cell cycle arrest, mitochondrial membrane potential depletion, lipid peroxidation, and induction of caspase-3 and -9 enzymes following Pb exposure (50 µg/mL for 24 h) were efficiently attenuated by the co-exposure of SWCNTs (10 µg/mL for 24 h). Furthermore, generation of Pb-induced pro-oxidants (reactive oxygen species and hydrogen peroxide) and the reduction of antioxidants (antioxidant enzymes and glutathione) were also mitigated by the co-exposure of SWCNTs. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry results suggest that the adsorption of Pb on the surface of SWCNTs could attenuate the bioavailability and toxicity of Pb in A549 cells. Our data warrant further research on the combined effects of SWCNTs and Pb in animal models.

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